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Colleen's POV Jared is still sleeping, and I feel happy about doing something for him. It saddens me to think I won't be able to stay with him for a long time, but I can't just choose my life over my child. Last night was fantastic, although I know that what we did was nothing compared to what other couples do. I can only do it once, even though I still feel how much I want him. I can't take care of him as a dutiful wife anymore. Everything that I promised myself to do for him is now a promise that has been broken. I couldn't give him a wife who was there for all his needs. Instead, I was a burden that he was already carrying. I heaved a deep sigh after that realization. "That's too deep," Jared said, opening his eyes. I was startled, and I didn't know how long he had been awake. "What is it?" he asked, and I didn't know how I would answer him. He faced me and capped my face with his hand as he caressed my cheek with his thumb. "Last night was great. If you are thinking that you're
Jared's POV I don't think bringing Colleen into my office is a good idea. She was seated on the couch in the receiving area of my office, scrolling on her cellphone, and here I am, watching her. After lunch, I didn't want to leave her still, so I decided to take her with me after she made sure that she was feeling fine. My wife is very simple. I want to think that it was because of her condition, but I had a feeling that it was because of what she and her family had been through. Her parents' separation scares and hurts her, and she feels a sense of abandonment when none of them take her after. Despite that fact, she grew up to be a very sensible, kind, and good person. What's lacking in her is not a hindrance to doing what she wants to do. Although they were all simple things as well, "You're not going to finish what you need to finish if you keep on staring at me like that." I heard her say something that made me smile at her. She was not looking at me and was still scrolling th
Jared's POV Stacey is never gonna stop and even include me in their mess. My phone vibrated in my pocket so I took it and found her name calling. I answered it with my eyes not leaving the reporters and holding Colleen. I was worried that she'd run away soI should hold onto her. "Hello," I said, then put her on speaker phone and let the reporters hear what she had to say. "Thank God you answered, I need a favor. Can you tell the reporters that we are dating and had a plan to get married already? I didn't want the reporters to know about Derrick and I, my dad's going to kill me if he found out." She said worriedly then I look at the reporter as I ended our call and said, "She's been my wife for more than two years now. My one and only wife and no one else." They took Colleen's photo so I covered her with my body as I led her to the parking lot. The security came and stopped them from following us. "I'm sorry for that. I should have taken care of them head on. I just did not expect
Colleen's POV It was clear that Jared was behind that scandal, and that worries me. With everything on the news, it appeared that Derrick was not good at all. Many adore and admire him for being a kind and loving person. He was always in the news about his charity events, along with his wife, Mia. She is Senator Dean's daughter, who was known for being a humanitarian. Both father and daughter were loved by many, and everyone looked up to them. That must be the reason why Derrick approached her. I remember that they got married before the election, and everyone was moved, including me, that he prioritized his wedding over the campaign itself. Now that we get to know the real him, I feel sorry for those who almost worship and fight for him. He was a fraud, and no matter how much he denied it, the truth was screaming to the people that he was not what we thought he was. It had been a month since that incident, and it was still a hot topic on the news and on social media. The government
Jared's POV With so many things that happened in my life, I was always in control. With business, I made sure to get the best and with mine and the company's interest. Once I focused myself on something, victory and profit were guaranteed. I thought I could do anything, and nothing was impossible. I think highly of myself that I was brave in taking risks with all of the business decisions I ever made. But now, meeting and getting to know Coleen has made me realize that I am nothing but a fool and a coward. I never take risks when it comes to my life, but Colleen was so brave to choose to fight for her and our baby's lives. She's faced her illness by herself for many years and never lost hope. Even if she was weak, she made herself appear fine and strong. Our baby will be brought into this world because her mother is a very strong-willed woman who was caring, loving, and selfless. After hearing what she wanted to do and attain, I fell in love with her deeper than I already was. I w
Jared's POV I had been too emotional, and I was thinking that I had made Colleen worried because of that. As much as possible, I didn't want to give her any more trouble, and showing her that side of me worries me. I was glad that she was strong and understood what I had been going through. The days and weeks passed, and I started to settle everything in the office. Colleen was now in her fifth month of pregnancy, and I wanted to stay by her side all the time. "Sir, we can start the interview for the secretary position," Rodney said as he peered into my office after he knocked. I gave him a nod, and I was sure that he understood what I meant, so I got up from my chair and followed him to the interview and testing room. As I got in, I found 5 applicants, consisting of 3 males and 2 females. I would want to choose all males, but I don't want to discriminate, so I will just do the interview and grade them accordingly. They will be working with Rodney, so I guess I need to ask his opin
Colleen's POV "Colleen, dear, why are you still here?" Mom asked when he went to our bedroom and found me sitting on a chair by the poolside. The sun was almost down and a cold breeze of wind brought chills to my body when I never wore a sweatshirt over my clothes. "I want to wait for Jared here. Lately, he had been going home a little later than normal and I was worried that he was facing some problems in the company." I replied and I saw him sigh. "Don't overthink about everything. I'm sure that if he has some problems at the company, he will be able to handle them just fine," she replied. "How can you tell?" "I never saw your husband's face being too stressed whenever he comes home. If ever, he may have thought more of you and nothing else," she replied. "Is he having a hard time because of me?" I asked worriedly, "Of course not! You know that it's not the case. Yes, I am not going to sweet talk you. As your mother, it was painful knowing your condition and I know that
Jared's POV I carried Colleen as she was already asleep. I sighed when I noticed that she was so light even though she was 5 months pregnant. I put her down on our bed and, just like the other nights, I stared at her beautiful but tired face. She was having a hard time, I know that for a fact. Who wouldn't? Anyone who was in her shoes would feel that way aside from the hurt and pain she was probably trying to fight. While I was struggling to fight the loneliness that I was feeling because of her inevitable passing, she was fighting her sorrow as well, thinking she was going to leave the family she had started to have. I touched her face and I couldn't help but smile when I saw her smile too. She's like a baby that has been played by her angel in her sleep. Even if there were dark circles around her eyes, it was still sparkling whenever she looked at me. The colors on her face that I thought were starting to get back have started to fade again. I touched her on her arm, which